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The International Social Security Association (ISSA)
The world's leading international organization for social security institutions, government departments and agencies.
Leading global social welfare organization
ISSA promotes excellence in social security administration through professional guidelines, expert knowledge, services and support to enable its members to develop dynamic social security systems and policies around the world.
Community: ISSA provides an exclusive member community and promotes collaboration and exchange through events and expert networks
Knowledge: ISSA develops professional standards, conducts research and analysis, identifies good practices and provides data on social security systems in 177 countries
Services: The ISSA provides practical services and support to social security administrations.
Innovation: ISSA facilitates innovative approaches to strengthen governance, anticipate risk and manage change
Promotion: ISSA supports global advocacy to promote comprehensive social security
Founded in 1927 under the auspices of the International Labor Organization, ISSA has more than 320 member institutions from more than 160 countries.